ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163711 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
egotist
cunning
defect
pretentious

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
pathos
seditious
finite
turmoil

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
raucous
procrastinate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
penurious
absolve
inviolable
postponement

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
placebo
stifle
civility

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."